If you are coming to the Costa Blanca for your vacation this year then you should think about Alicante as a one-stop shop for everything that you need. Alicante has all the entertainment from early in the morning until late at night, some of the best hotels in the province, and it is right on those beautiful sandy beaches of that make the Costa Blanca. Another thing is that you can get an Alicante flight from many different destinations throughout Europe and the airport is very close to the centre of the city. But once you get into the city as the transportation network which will really make a difference.
The good thing about Alicante is that public transport is plentiful and efficient. So if you do not want to rent a car or take taxis everywhere you go then you know you can make full use of the public transportation network which mostly consists of the bus system and the tram system.
The city bus system
The city bus system is mainly operated through a company called Transporte Alicante Metropolitano (TAM). The bus system is a good choice as it covers the city extensively and so getting around will be very easy for you. There are a lot of buses that cover over 25 routes and so you do not have to spend a lot time waiting for a bus. The bus stops are almost on every corner and in addition to that the bus fare is very reasonable.
The city tram system
The city’s tram system was started in 2003 by the Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat Valenciana (FGV) company. This is another great way to get around the city, the beaches as well other parts of near Alicante. This on ground tram connects the famous Alicante harbor with the Estacion de la Marina as well as the northern town of Alicante called El Campello. The tram is a very wallet-friendly, convenient, and extremely scenic way to travel around the city.
When getting around the many streets of Alicante it is better that you get a map so that you may not get lost and if all else fails just ask before getting onto a bus or tram just to be sure you are getting onto a bus that’s headed in the direction that you want to go. Overall the city’s bus system and tram system are convenient and wallet friendly and are therefore used by many locals and foreigners, but it is advised that you be aware of pick pockets.
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